Rushing Repeal: Why the ‘Good Cause’ Shortcut Could Backfire on Agencies and the Environment Maya Granderson From his first term in office, President Donald Trump has made it his mission to rid American industries of “the never-ending growth of red tape.”[1] His quest began with Executive Order 13771, which stated that “for every one new… Continue reading Granderson – Fall 2025
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Tahara – Fall 2025
EPA vs. Industry: Showdown Over PFAS Kevin Tahara PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a new frontier in environmental and regulatory law that will test the EPA’s administrative procedures. PFAS are manufactured chemicals that have been widely used since the 1940s in industrial and consumer products[1]. Nicknamed “forever chemicals,”[2] PFAS are known for their longevity… Continue reading Tahara – Fall 2025
Hipps – Fall 2025
A Recent Sixth Circuit Dormant Commerce Ruling and Michigan’s Hybrid Electricity Market Claire Hipps Do you want cheaper, cleaner energy? Do you want to minimize blackouts and brownouts? Michigan’s energy is relatively unclean and high-priced, and its reliability metrics are abysmal.[1] Increased competition could lead to lower consumer pricing and reduce the market power of… Continue reading Hipps – Fall 2025
Nguyen – Fall 2025
Red Tides in Florida: Current Legislation and Litigation Efforts Anna Nguyen “Red tides,” also known as harmful algae blooms (HABs), have devastating impacts on the environment.[1] These blooms occur when algae grows out of control, producing toxic effects on the ecosystem and humans and often turning the water red.[2] Human activity has increased the frequency… Continue reading Nguyen – Fall 2025
Herenda – Fall 2025
Synthetic Fuel Development in Chile: Evaluating the Regulatory Environmental Framework Aila Herenda Chile is poised to become one of the world’s leading countries in synthetic fuel production and development. Punta Areas, one of Chilean Patagonia’s southernmost cities, has proven to be a successful landscape for the installment of wind turbines, allowing for creation of the… Continue reading Herenda – Fall 2025
Hopkins – Fall 2025
Un-Permitted Rescission? Permitting Rules & Reliance Interests Coleman Hopkins In its first year, the second Trump Administration has moved aggressively to reshape the federal government, upending Executive Branch norms[1] and expectations[2] that once seemed secure. Green energy programs — long disfavored by President Trump[3] — have been a particular target, with the administration moving to… Continue reading Hopkins – Fall 2025
Raffaele – Winter 2024
Zoning Impacts on Vehicle Miles Traveled: The Cases of Fayetteville and Birmingham Aidan Raffaele As the discourse and research around climate change and its effects develops,[1] city governments have emerged as an increasingly useful agent of change.[2] The federal government and state governments are seen more and more as slow-moving in regards to the climate… Continue reading Raffaele – Winter 2024
Spinner – Winter 2024
Carbon Credits: A History and Potential Future Evan Spinner In the last several years, as carbon capture technology has developed, various nations and global companies have come to see it as a solution to the climate crisis. Carbon credits have existed as a tool to address climate change for much longer than their recent spotlight… Continue reading Spinner – Winter 2024
O’Hara – Winter 2024
Going Green in the Deep Blue: How Bermuda Uses Economic and Community Engagement to Support Sustainability Madilynn O’Hara Nestled between the world’s northernmost coral reefs in the vast Sargasso Sea, Bermuda is home to just sixty-five thousand residents and thousands of unique marine species. Both Bermudians’ way of life and the ecological stability of the… Continue reading O’Hara – Winter 2024
Magrath – Winter 2024
The Power Is Down (Again) in Tree Town: Examining Electric Utility Municipalization in Ann Arbor Nathaniel Magrath Over the last several years, Ann Arbor residents have organized a push to municipalize the city’s power grid.[1] While similar efforts to municipalize electric utilities have also gained momentum across the country, motivations for these efforts vary.[2] Efforts… Continue reading Magrath – Winter 2024